baitcast reel on pistol grip rod 600CTS Baitcasting and Combo I Catfish Pro Left / 600CTS Combo + Power Handle / Heavy Reel Combo JDM Rod Building Parts: Smith

A nice mix of rockers and ballads as weve come to expect from Gordon

We caught everything from speckled trout and redfish to snook, tarpon, and striper

I see guys using spinning reels in the 5000 and 6000 sizes on small rivers, which I think is heavy, clunky and just overkill

The smooth rulon drag system offers reliable control under pressure, and the high-strength solid brass Speed Gears which are machined to precision on Hamai CNC machines, offer consistent performance for years to come

Pull a few inches of line off the spool by hand and confirm it feeds back on when you turn the handle with the bail closed

Matt and Tim show some of the best values on the market in this quick review of rods and reels from a variety of companies